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Generate electrical power

Generate electrical power

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS332
State Code
OCK68
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/11/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/03/2021
Field of Education
031301 - Electrical Engineering
Original Release Date
09/03/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a power generation system. This unit is expected to apply in offshore, remote or other situations where the site/plant generates electrical power.This unit applies to autonomous operators who are required to demonstrate a significant understanding of the process and the equipment operation in a plant with local control, or in liaison with the control-room operator in a plant with a centralised control panel. In the case of a large, complex plant, the operations technician would be part of a team during startup and shutdown procedures. This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group, and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control-room operator.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Operate power generation system according to procedures
  • 1.1 Receive and give shift handover
  • 1.2 Communicate with personnel to identify and coordinate work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify, control and report hazards
  • 1.4 Check for recent work undertaken on power generation system and address outstanding and incomplete work
  • 1.5 Check operational status of equipment
  • 1.6 Communicate startup of power generation to personnel
  • 1.7 Select prime mover to be used
  • 1.8 Select system for generation process appropriate to voltage systems and requirements
  • 1.9 Conduct pre-start checks
  • 1.10 Start prime mover for the generation system
  • 1.11 Synchronise all equipment to transfer power safely into the system
2. Monitor power generation equipment according to procedures
  • 2.1 Balance loads and power factors
  • 2.2 Monitor and adjust loads to ensure that all machine loads are maintained within safe working conditions
  • 2.3 Distribute energy to the generation system in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring that the status of all equipment is monitored
  • 2.4 Rebalance loads to maximise production efficiency
3. Identify and respond to abnormal situations during operation
  • 3.1 Monitor generation system frequently and critically throughout shift using own senses, and measured and indicated data
  • 3.2 Monitor field data and instrumentation to ensure that product remains on specification
  • 3.3 Identify impacts of changes upstream and downstream
  • 3.4 Identify actual and developing situations that may require action
  • 3.5 Take action to remedy abnormal situations according to operating procedures
  • 3.6 Complete required documents outlining abnormal situation management and corrective action taken
4. Shut down and prepare power generation system for maintenance
  • 4.1 Prepare power generation system to be shut down according to operating procedures
  • 4.2 Complete pre-shutdown checks according to operating procedures
  • 4.3 Shut down power generation system according to operating procedures
  • 4.4 Identify, control and report shutdown hazards
  • 4.5 Monitor shutdown and identify abnormal situations which may require action
  • 4.6 Take action to remedy abnormal situations according to operating procedures
  • 4.7 Shut down and changeover duty and standby equipment according to operating procedures
  • 4.8 Isolate power generation system from energy sources
5. Prepare and start up power generation system
  • 5.1 De-isolate and prepare power generation system to be returned to standby or service
  • 5.2 Complete pre-start checks according to operating procedures
  • 5.3 Startup power generation system according to operating procedures
  • 5.4 Identify, control and report start-up hazards
  • 5.5 Monitor startup and identify abnormal situations that may require action
  • 5.6 Take action to remedy abnormal situations according to operating procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXN02 PMAOPS325 Generate electrical power Unit of competency